Zion E-News 11-21-24

ZION E-NEWS (11-21-24)

AS WE GATHER in person for Worship each Sunday at 9:30am the service can also be viewed on our website at zionreformed.online.church and streaming on our YouTube channel.

MUSICIANS: We would like to try something new and have duets and trios of people playing Christmas music in the narthex or hallways as people enter the building during Advent this year. If this is something that interests you, please connect with Pastor Jeremy.

CONGREGATIONAL MEETING after Worship THIS Sunday, November 24th:  Join us this Sunday for a brief Congregational Meeting to learn more about the Capital Campaign that will help us attend to some needed repairs and updates throughout the building. We invite you to join us to hear more specifics and ask questions, and we ask you to prayerfully consider how you might contribute.

SENIORS CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST: Join staff for breakfast at Russ’ in Grandville on Monday, December 9 at 9:00AM. Not sure if you are a senior?  You decide!  All are welcome.” Please be prepared to cover your own meal costs.                                                                                                                                                        

ZION FAMILY CAMP: It’s time to start planning for our Family Camp for 2025! We will be going back to Dunes Harbor in Silver Lake, MI on September 19-21. We have tentatively reserved campsites and rustic cabins, so there is something for everyone. This will be the weekend of their fall fest, so there is Trick or Treating for kids, as well as the camp’s other planned activities. There is more information and a sign-up outside the church office for those who are interested in joining. (You will be asked to finalize your reservation later this year with your camping payment.) If you have questions, please talk to Rick or Jonell VanderWall  (616-635-1743). We hope you will join us for this fun weekend!

OUR THANKSGIVING EVE Service will be held on Nov 27 at 6:30 PM.  As we enter this season of thanks, we invite you to give generously to the Thanksgiving offering that will support these ministries who are loving people in the name of Jesus both locally and around the world.

ZION KIDS CHRISTMAS PROGRAM PRACTICE November 24 and December 8 from 10:40-11:15 AM. (No practice on Dec 1 due to the holiday weekend.)  Saturday, Dec 14th full rehearsal 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM with pizza for kids at the end.  Kids will present the program on Dec 15th during worship.

IF ANYONE is willing to help put a few Christmas lights on a couple of trees/bushes outside in the front of the church please connect with Angie Walker. We’d like this done by December 1st.

DONATIONS of the following items (full size – not travel size) are needed for the Personal Care Pantry and can be placed in the box in the narthex marked “pantry donations”.  Laundry Soap,  Bar Soap,   Dish Soap,  Disposable Razors,  Shampoo,  Conditioner,  Toothpaste,  Paper grocery bags, Deodorant, Tampons, Maxi Pads, Paper towels (1 or 2 pack) and  Toilet paper (1-4 pack).

IF YOU need help, either with food, personal care items, or financial needs, please contact Austen DeHaan, our chair of deacons, and he can help connect you with the appropriate resources at Zion. His e-mail is austin331@gmail.com and his phone number is (269) 762-9748

WE CONTINUE to thank God for his provision of all of our needs and the generous support of our congregation with their time, talent, and resources.

2024/25 YTD Budget:  $287,952,25
2024/25 YTD Contributions:  $225,566.25
Giving Last Week:  $7,735,73